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The land of Israel, home of the holy land Jerusalem, has been around for 35 centuries.
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Lisa Bers October 27, 2003 Israel The land of Israel, home of the holy land Jerusalem, has been around for 35 centuries. Many religions consider Jerusalem their homeland however the right to call Israel home was given to the Jews in 1948. This was the beginning of the State of Israel, when Jewish independence, lost 2000 years earlier, was renewed. Located in the Middle East, Israel lies along the eastern coastline of the Mediterranean Sea. Israel is bordered by Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt and at the same time situated at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa. Israel extends for 290 miles in length and 85 miles in width. Many immigrants have settled in Israel both in the past and the present. Today Israel is home to 6.5 million citizens of various ethnic backgrounds, lifestyles, religions, cultures and traditions. Israel's population is comprised of 82% Jews, 14% Arabs Muslims, 2% Christians,...
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